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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Are Dog Hiking Groups Right for Your Dog?
Here's what questions to ask before sending your dog out in a dog hiking group and how to know if your dog is a good fit for dog hiking groups.
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| May 2, 2023
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day?
If you own a dog, you have probably found yourself wondering how much exercise a dog needs daily. Depending on your schedule, that question might sometimes sound more like “How much exercise does a dog really need every day?” As with people, the answer varies from dog to dog and is dependent on age, health, […]
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| February 28, 2023
Canine Partners
Winter Backpacking With Your Canine Partner
Linus loves to go backpacking in the Colorado Rockies any time of the year, but especially in the snow. The All-American Dog is hiking buddy to Louisa Morrissey of Silverthorne, CO. Linus is a member of the Ƶ Canine Partners program and also holds the titles of AKC Rally Novice (RN) and Ƶ Canine Good […]
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| February 6, 2023
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Ways to Stay Active With Your Dog
Here are 11 ways to exercise with your dog, from running with your dog to teaching your dog tricks and dancing with your dog.
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| February 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Unique Winter Activities For Dogs
If you and your canine companion are getting a little weary of winter, there are still plenty of seasonal activities, both indoors and outdoors, to liven up your days. After all, your dog needs activity and stimulation, regardless of the weather, and it’s good for you, too! Outdoor Winter Fun With Your Dog Skijoring Skijoring, a […]
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| January 27, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Dog
On Valentine’s Day, humans give chocolate, teddy bears, and roses to our loved ones to show appreciation and affection. But what about our favorite canine companions? Here are some tips on how you can show your four-legged Valentine some love. Take a Long Walk What better way to spend Valentine’s Day with your dog than […]
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| January 27, 2023
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Best Dog Breeds for Running Companions
What are the best dogs for running or jogging partners? We run down dogs with endurance, build, athleticism, and temperament for running.
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| January 26, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
10 Active Dog Breeds That Will Help You Stay Fit
Do you have an active lifestyle? The exercise needs of these ten active breeds would keep any owner in shape. Walking, jogging, biking, hiking, swimming, and playing fetch with your dog are all fun workouts you can enjoy together. These breeds will not only be able to keep up with your active lifestyle but can […]
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| November 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Train Your Dog to Hike With You
To ensure a successful hike with your dog, train your dog with hiking skills like loose leash walking, watch me, leave it, and a reliable recall.
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| August 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Foxtails & Dogs: Why They’re Dangerous
“Mean seeds" refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn on an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. These plants and […]
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| May 25, 2021